Improving identification of intimate partner violence in primary care
Identifying Intimate Partner Violence: an Intervention Study in Health Care Using a Standardised Questionnaire and Virtual Patients
This study is testing different ways to help doctors and nurses better recognize people who have experienced intimate partner violence in primary care settings.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Region Stockholm Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Linköping) |
| Trial ID | NCT06322251 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the ability of primary care professionals to identify individuals exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) through three different interventions. Participants will be randomized to use either a standardized questionnaire, tailored virtual patients for training, or a combination of both. The effectiveness of these interventions will be assessed by measuring the identification rates of IPV victims before and after the interventions, along with qualitative feedback from healthcare professionals. The project will take place over three years across various primary care settings, including health centers and youth clinics.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare professionals such as midwives, doctors, psychologists, social workers, and nurses who interact with patients in the participating clinics.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the healthcare profession or do not work at the participating sites will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the identification and support of victims of intimate partner violence in primary care settings.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using standardized screening tools and training interventions to improve the identification of IPV, suggesting that this approach has potential.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * All health care staff who meet patients at the included study sites are elegible for the study * Midwives, MDs, psychologists, social workers, nurses etc. Exclusion criteria: \- Health care staff who does not want to participate
Where this trial is running
Linköping
- Linköping University — Linköping, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mia M Barimani, Professor — Linkoeping University
- Study coordinator: Mia Barimani, Professor
- Email: mia.barimani@liu.se
- Phone: 0046-73-7083163
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.